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Exclusive Top 10: Testament’s Alex Skolnick Picks His Top 10 Horror Soundtracks!

Bloody-Disgusting has scored an amazing Top 10 Horror Scores/Soundtracks from Alex Skolnick (Testament, Alex Skolnick Trio, Trans-Siberian Orchestra). Skolnick goes through each film and discusses what makes their score so deep and important, making it a fantastic read for you music majors.  Make sure to check out our review of the latest release from the… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 30, 2011 2:40am
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Wormrot Releasing Awesome Two Track Limited Edition Splatter Vinyl

Singapore’s Wormrot are about to release their second album, ‘Dirge‘, and as a special offer, they are releasing a very limited (100 only) splatter vinyl featuring two tracks that do not appear on the album. You can order it online (American store / European store). Check out the vinyl below for an example of what… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 29, 2011 10:11pm
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Sully Erna Announces Solo Tour In Support Of ‘Avalon’

Godsmack vocalist Sully Erna has announced a short US tour in support of his solo album ‘Avalon‘. Sully will be part of an eight-piece ensemble, allowing the multi-layering from the album to transition easily into a live performance. A quote from Sully Erna: ”I’m very excited to bring Avalon to the road…It’s a trip down the… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 29, 2011 10:01pm
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Wanna Get Laid By Oderus Urungus? Details Inside

GWAR has been nominated for Best Live Performance at the 2011 Revolver Golden Gods show. They are facing competition from Megadeth, Avenged Sevenfold, Iron Maiden, Rammstein, and Sevendust. You can cast your vote HERE and then receive your complementary prize of sexual relations with Oderus Urungus. Check below for all the details. “Our show is reality…we… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 29, 2011 9:51pm
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Exclusive Top 10: Lord Zane Of Society 1 Picks His Favorite Horror Movies

Society 1 vocalist Lord Zane has sent Bloody-Disgusting his Top 10 horror movies and they make a damn good list! Some are classics and some are cult favorites, but they’re all great flicks. Check out the list after the jump. Society 1 has recently returned to the music scene after a five year hiatus with… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 28, 2011 10:10pm
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Combichrist Announced As Opener On Rammstein Tour

Industrial band Combichrist has been announced as the opener for Rammstein on their upcoming N. American tour. They’ve also announced several dates around the Rammstein stops, allowing them to do a more spread out tour. They will be supported by iVardensphere and Star Killer on all the off-dates. Check out the dates after the jump and… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 28, 2011 9:51pm
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Album Review: Blackfield ‘Welcome To My DNA’

It’s no secret that I love metal. Hell, I cover it all the time here on BD, so the hint should have been picked up by now. But sometimes, I need to ease back and appreciate other styles and genres. In that love of exploring other styles and genres, I found Blackfield. Their first two… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 28, 2011 9:34pm
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Daniel Licht Uses Actual Surgical Tools For Dexter: Season 5 Score

A new video has surfaced of composer Daniel Licht discussing some new sounds and instruments that he’s using for Dexter: Season Five. Here’s the kicker: he uses actual surgical instruments and tools! Watch the video after the jump to see how he uses scalpels, old poison bottles, and more. 


JonathanBarkan
Mar 28, 2011 9:26pm
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OMFG Of The Day: Apparently Tea Is Metal Now

Heavy metal is not only a musical genre, it’s a lifestyle. It’s one that we metalheads work hard to preserve and respect. But lord knows that sometimes we need to relax a little bit and enjoy the finer things in life. So why not kick back and enjoy a nice cup of tea…metal style!


JonathanBarkan
Mar 28, 2011 6:08pm
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Rob Zombie And Slayer Announce ‘Hell on Earth’ Tour

In what could possibly be the biggest announcement in metal touring this year, Rob Zombie and Slayer have announced the ‘Hell On Earth‘ Tour, which will hit 12 cities across North America. It’s also been confirmed that thrash metal band Exodus is the opener for all dates. I’m beyond thrilled because they’re coming to Detroit… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 28, 2011 2:59pm
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Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree) And Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth) Announce Storm Corrosion

There has been talks for a few years now of a project between Steven Wilson (Porcupine Tree, Blackfield) and Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth, Bloodbath). Originally, the project was also supposed to have Mike Portnoy (ex-Dream Theater) on board, but it was determined that drums were not needed for this project (WTF?). According to Blabbermouth.net, Steven and… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 27, 2011 9:25pm
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Exlusive: Stream Amon Amarth’s ‘Surtur Rising’ In Full!

Alright you metal heads, it’s time for some wining, dining and wenching! Bloody-Disgusting has got the exclusive Amon Amarth ‘Surtur Rising‘ album stream for the next three days! That’s right, you’ve only got until Monday the 28th at midnight EST to blast this out, so start your rocking. This album marks the band’s eight studio… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 26, 2011 4:00am
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Exclusive Interview: Nick And Lech Of As Blood Runs Black

Bloody-Disgusting has scored an exclusive interview with Nick and Lech of tech-metal band As Blood Runs Black. The guys are currently on the Atticus Metal Tour III with Born of Osiris, Darkest Hour, and The Human Abstract. They also recently released their sophomore album, ‘Instinct‘. Check after the jump for the exclusive interview where they… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 26, 2011 12:48am
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Album Review: Alex Skolnick Trio ‘Veritas’

Alex Skolnick is most well known for his work in the legendary thrash metal band Testament. However, those who pay some attention to his work know that he is an amazingly versatile guitarist with an almost god given skill at guitar. So when I received a copy of ‘Veritas’, the latest from his Alex Skolnick… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 25, 2011 7:27pm
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Songs For Japan Album Up On iTunes

This is the first mention I’ve made in the music section about the earthquake/tsunami/nuclear situation that is going on in Japan. It’s not because I’m an insensitive prick (okay, maybe just a little), but it’s because there wasn’t really much I could relate to the situation. But if we think about it, the people in… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 25, 2011 6:43pm
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Slipknot’s Clown Posts Video For Black Dots Of Death Project

Slipknot‘s Clown has released a video that is meant to discuss his Black Dots Of Death project. However, the video is such a garbled mess that I couldn’t watch more than two minutes before shutting it off in disgust. After hearing ‘Let’s Get F**ked Up‘, I didn’t have high hopes. Now, whatever hopes were remaining… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 25, 2011 6:34pm
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OMFG Of The Day: Slipknot And Justin Bieber…Slipbieber?

I love sharing these mashups with you readers, I really do. Why? Because I find them absolutely hilarious and it seems like you guys do to. After the jump is a rather fantastic mashup of Justin Bieber‘s ‘Baby‘ and Slipknot‘s ‘Psychosocial‘. Check it out and if you love it as much as I do, why… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 25, 2011 3:57am
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Album Review: Within Temptation ‘The Unforgiving’

Within Temptation is one of those love ‘em or hate ‘em bands. In terms of technicality, they aren’t doing anything that hasn’t been done before. However, they have amassed a rather rabid following, thanks to two aspects: 1) Sharon Den Adel’s astonishing voice and 2) the accessibility of their music. This is symphonic metal that… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 25, 2011 3:24am
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Heavy Metal Film Festival Announces Short Films From Kiss, AC/DC, And Death Angel

Sponsored by Nuclear Blast USA, Decibel Magazine, Amoeba Music L.A., Boss Printing, Dean Guitars, and Full Metal Jackie, the world’s first-ever film festival dedicated to heavy metal music will be taking place at the Downtown Independent Cinema in Los Angeles, California this coming March 31st through April 3rd, 2011.


JonathanBarkan
Mar 24, 2011 9:07pm
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Exclusive Interview: Midnight Movie Composer Penka Kouneva

Bloody-Disgusting has scored an exclusive interview with composer and orchestrator Penka Kouneva (Midnight Movie, Hostel, Chupacabra, World Of Warcraft, StarCraft II). Her work has paired her up with some of the biggest names in the film and video game industry, including Nathan Barr, Steve Jablonsky, and many more. After the jump, you can read her answers… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 24, 2011 4:31pm
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Limp Bizkit Have Made It Official: Gold Cobra Comes Out June 7th

So, Fred Durst hit Twitter again and spilled the beans about the official release date for Limp Bizkit‘s upcoming album ‘Gold Cobra’. Apparently, we can expect it to come out June 7th, though again, I’ll believe it when I see it. Hopefully they got pissed when they recorded the album and it’s fully of songs… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 24, 2011 4:06pm
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A Perfect Circle Announce N. American Tour

A Perfect Circle, the band led by Tool‘s Maynard James Keenan, has announced a full N. American tour, starting with them headlining the 2011 Rock On The Range festival in Columbus, Ohio. This news came direct from their freshly updated website, which features one badass looking octopus (I’ve got a thing for octopods. TMI? Don’t… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 24, 2011 4:00pm
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La Dispute & Koji Set To Release Split EP

I definitely had no idea this split was going to happen and now that I do I couldn’t be more excited. La Dispute & Koji have teamed up to release a 12″ EP called “Never Come Undone” on No Sleep Records. Both bands are providing two songs each, La Dispute providing an original along with… Read More


SuperRadMike
Mar 24, 2011 7:28am
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Is This The Future Of Concert Tours And Ticket Pricing?

Radiohead revolutionized the music industry world when they announced that their album, ‘In Rainbows‘, was going to be released via the Internet AND that people could name their own price. Well, that concept is now hitting the concert ticket world.  Ace Enders aka I Can Make A Mess is gearing up for a tour with… Read More


JonathanBarkan
Mar 24, 2011 3:29am